Ottawa Elementary School Counselor

Deadline:

Friday, February 1, 2019

District/Organization:

Buchanan Community Schools

Position Details:

Buchanan Community Schools:

Elementary School Counselor – Ottawa School

Buchanan Community Schools is welcoming applicants for an Elementary School Counselor, Pre K-1. The district seeks qualified applicants to assist assigned students per directives from the Elementary School Principal.

The desired candidate must possess the following attributes:

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment, common sense, and a calm demeanor.

Impeccable character, and compassion for students, families, and district staff.

Eligible candidates must meet the following qualifications:

Master Degree in School Counseling with valid license

Elementary Teaching Certification preferred but not required

Punctual and rarely absent work habits

NCLB Highly Qualified

Applies current research and theory to counseling program

Develops positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, parents, and students

Cooperative team player in any group setting

Essential Duties:

Provide school counseling services to students in grades Pre K-including delivery of a comprehensive school counseling program with emphasis on targeted students.

Successful experience with the use of a wide variety of behavior strategies and techniques as well as a data collection protocol for concerns

Provide support functions serving as the Homeless Liaison for the district.

Focus on enhancing the academic, career, and social/emotional domains of students.

Provide support for students and their interactions with school and community.

Conduct formal and informal groups for students, consult with teachers, and other school personnel.

Develop and analyze data to provide and plan for interventions.

Coordinate staff efforts to work effectively with targeted students.

Work effectively with parents of students on caseload including coordination of services with local agencies and our district Parent Liaison Program.

Assist in the development and implementation of strategies to promote effective student behavior.

Team effectively with counselors at all levels of the district.

Develops positive relationships with administration, colleagues, parents, and students. Cooperative team player in any group setting.

Communicates regularly and effectively with parents, staff and students

Maintain confidentiality of information regarding all students

Preferred:

Experience in teaching or counseling students ages 3-7 (preschool-1st grade)

Knowledge and use of data driven school guidance counseling programs for planned, structured whole class, small group, and individual session work with all students

Effective experience in counseling individual students for academic, social, or personal development

Effective experience in facilitating small counseling groups on topics such as social skills, family issues and concerns, etc.

Effective experience in classroom presentations on school guidance related subject matter with instructional materials to meet student needs and school goals.

Experience in writing and implementing individual student behavior plans in conjunction with classroom teachers and other staff as needed.

Participate in extracurricular activities that are a part of the total educational experience for all children.

Participate in school committees events and programs designed to improve/enhance the overall school/district program.

Position Details:

Title: Elementary School Counselor –Ottawa Elementary School

Reports to: Building Principal, Mrs. Karin Falkenstein

Starting date: 2018-19 school year

Calendar: 2018-19 school year, 185 teacher days

Compensation: According to union contract, full benefit package offered

Posting date: 12/3/2018

Application deadline: Until filled.

Application Process:

Applicants for the position should submit the following documents using our online application located on the Buchanan Community Schools’ website and accessing the Employment link. Uploaded documents are acceptable as one file of all scanned documents together in the area of Application Materials or as separate titled uploads in the specified areas of Application Materials and References within the online application. Please be sure to upload the following documents:

Letter of interest detailing the manner in which the candidate meets the qualifications and desired attributes for the position, addressed to Karin Falkenstein, Ottawa Elementary Principal & District Special Education Supervisor

The Buchanan Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Coordinators for Affirmative Action and review of Federal requirements are as follows: Section 504 and ADA, Karin Falkenstein (Ottawa Early Childhood Principal, 695- 8409): Title IX, Title VI and Civil Rights, Brian Pruett (H.S. Assistant Principal, 695-8404).